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A cruise adventure of a lifetime awaits in sun-blitzed Turks and Caicos, an archipelago of 40 low-lying coral islands in the Atlantic Ocean. This magical escape, located south of the Bahamas, is home to golden sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters, beautiful coral reefs and wonderful colonial charm. This is a great destination to really relax and unwind in peaceful surroundings, with very little traffic and a population of less than 4,000. Stroll down the winding narrow alleyways in historic Cockburn Town, visit a surviving cotton plantation or don a snorkel and flippers to explore The Wall, an awe-inspiring Continental Shelf ocean drop-off which falls 7,000 feet into the abyss. The small island of Grand Turk, the capital of the Turks and Caicos Islands, is home to rich local culture, blissful landscapes and even donkeys and wild horses wandering along the pristine beaches.
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Fun-seeking couples, families and groups of friends can enjoy an unforgettable cruise holiday experience in the Turks and Caicos Islands, a paradise getaway located in the tropical Atlantic, between the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas. This captivating destination boasts crystal-clear waters, magical coral reefs, ancient caves, enchanting mangroves and enthralling wildlife, including the indigenous Turks and Caicos Rock iguanas .
It is also renowned for its world-class beaches, with Grace Bay Beach, Leeward Beach and Half Moon Bay among the most impressive sandy expanses. The islands are a magnet for diving enthusiasts who come from around the world to explore The Wall, a jawdropping 7,000-foot continental shelf ocean drop-off. The capital island Grand Turk, which is recognised as one of the first New World landing places of explorer Christopher Columbus, is home to golden sands, glorious landscapes and charming Cockburn Town, with its beautifully restored 18th and 19th century Bermudan style architecture.
There’s no shortage of fabulous things to do in the Turks and Caicos Islands – set off on a thrilling dune buggy safari, dive beneath the waves for close-ups encounter with sharks, stingrays and turtles or quad bike along the spellbinding cliff tops. You can also take a pleasant boat ride to the Caicos Cays, an awe-inspiring cluster of sandy elevations on top of coral reefs. Providenciales, the most developed of the islands, is home to gourmet restaurants for sampling delicious local cuisine and superb duty-free shops if you fancy some retail therapy and.
Turks and Caicos cuisine is a melting pot of many cultures including Jamaican, African, Lucayan, Bahamian and Hispaniolan. As you expect, seafood figures prominently on menus in cafes and restaurants across the Turks and Caicos Islands, with rock lobster, tuna, mahi mahi and conch among the choices available.
You'll also find beans, sweet potato, manioc and cassava in many traditional dishes. Boiled fish and grits is a popular choice for breakfast and comprises mega-hot boiled fish, grits, potatoes and spices. Peas and rice is a staple on the islands which often accompanies chicken and seafood, featuring kidney beans, yellow split peas, black-eyed peas and pigeon peas, spices and coconut milk.
Popular desserts in Turks and Caicos included Bambarra rum cake and semi-baked sweet fruit cake. When it comes to popular drinks, rum punch, locally brewed beer and Pina Colada are big favourites on the islands.
The Turks and Caicos Islands have a tropical climate and enjoy all-year-round sunshine, making them the perfect destination for an exciting outdoor adventure. April to October is the hottest time of the year, with the mercury soaring into the 90s, but there is still some rainfall during this period, and it is the hurricane season, although this phenomenon is very rare on the islands.
December to April is the peak season and the months are cooler, although temperatures are still warm, rainfall levels are lower and there's an average of nine hours of sunshine a day. Average daily temperatures are in the mid-70s in the winter months and the mid-80s in the summer. Water temperatures in the islands are great for swimming, averaging 29°C in the summer and 23°C to 26°C in the winter months.
It’s fun, entertainment and healthy outdoor activity in the fabulous Turks and Caicos Islands, with a plethora of exciting things to see and do. Fascinating colonial towns, surviving cotton plantations, ancient caves and coral reefs teeming with marine life are among the delights which await. Exciting pursuits in store include kayaking through the mangroves, diving with sharks, sailing a Hobie Cat, horse riding on the beach, hiring a scooter to explore the landscapes, spotting humpback whales aboard a catamaran and island-hopping on a charter boat. You can also opt to have a flutter at a casino, party at a conch festival, relax at a spa, take a trip to a national park, marvel at the iguanas on Little Water Cay and swim with stingrays at Gibbs Cay.
Key attractions include Grand Turk Lighthouse which was built in 1852, Chalk Sound National Park, Crossing Place Trail, Mudjin Harbour, Conch Bar Caves National Park, Cheshire Hall Plantation, St. Thomas Anglican Church and Turks and Caicos National Museum. The Turks and Caicos Islands are blessed with spectacular sandy expanses, including stunning Grace Bay where you’ll find one of the best beaches in the Caribbean which stretches for more than eight kilometres. It is also the home of a wild bottlenose dolphin called JoJo who interacts with swimmers. Popular activities in Turks and Caicos include snorkelling, wakeboarding, hiking, fishing, bird-watching, freediving, sailing, jet-skiing, mountain biking, paddleboarding, canyoning and kiteboarding.
